Greene County Extension Office

08/31/2026

BQA Certification coming to Greene County September 17th! Use the QR code to get registered! Registration closes September 9th!

08/28/2026

Immediate Opening at the Greene County Extension Office
4321 High School Rd,
Leakesville, MS 39451

Position: Office Associate

Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

You can apply at the MSU jobs website or click the link below

Position Function: Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Salary Grade: 09 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and....

08/20/2026

We will be closed for a few days our AC has went out. We are hoping to reopen next week! In the meantime if you need anything you can still call the office number for assistance!

07/08/2026

While backyard chickens are more tolerant of summer heat than commercial chickens that are grown in controlled settings, backyard chickens can overheat when temperatures reach extreme levels.

With feels-like temperatures reaching above 100 degrees some days already, we’re there, Mississippi! So, if you have backyard chickens, these tips from MSU Extension backyard poultry specialist Jessica Wells can help keep your feathered friends cool this summer:

Provide shade. Be sure your chickens have some form of shade throughout the day, whether they are in a coop or allowed to free range.

Provide fresh, cool water daily. Water that is cooler than the air temperature helps lower their body temperature. It is okay to change the water throughout the day to keep it cool and clean. Do not add ice.

Add ventilation. Opening or adding windows to the coop along with fans or misters can help keep the air temperature cooler.

Frozen treats can also help keep chickens cool but be cautious with these. When it gets hot, chickens will choose to eat less so make sure they are still eating their regular, balanced diet. Any treats you give should also be nutritionally valuable. Feeding a balanced diet early in the morning when temperatures are not as extreme helps ensure chickens get the right amount of nutrients through their regular diet.

Freezing cut-up fruits and vegetables in water-filled ice trays is an acceptable treat for chickens.

Learn more here: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/poultry-beginnings-raise-your-own-backyard-chickens

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July! 250 Years of America!

In observance of the holiday, we will be closing at 12 noon on Thursday, July 2nd. We will reopen at 8 am on Monday, July 6th.

Stay safe and cool!!

06/22/2026

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Cattails have stout stems, broad, linear leaf blades, and the characteristic cigar-like flowering spike, which is dense and brown before erupting into a white, downy mass in the fall.

Many species of fish and wildlife use cattail stands. Red-winged blackbirds, waterfowl, and fish will nest in the stands; beaver and muskrats eat the shoots and roots; and a variety of bird species eat the seeds.

In this aquatic w**d factsheet, we explain more about how to identify the different forms algae can take and how to treat it: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/cattail-typha-spp

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

New Soil Testing Information!

Soil testing is the first step to healthy soil and productive crops, pastures, turf and gardens.

Follow the steps below to submit your soil sample:

Order online. Visit soiltesting.extension.msstate.edu and follow the instructions to complete your order. Enter your contact info, sample names and crop or intended use.

Choose payment. Cost is $12 per sample. You may pay by cash or check sent with your soil sample or choose to receive an invoice to pay by credit card. Your payment options are cash, check or invoice.

Prepare and label your sample. Collect the soil to be tested. Fill the sample collection container to the fill line and close the container. Write the “sample name” (and your name, if desired) on the outside of the container. Clearly write your order number and sample name on each container. This information must match what was entered online.

Ship or drop off your sample. The new shipping address and drop off location is:

Southern Soil & Plant Lab, LLC.
117 Haley Barbour Parkway
Yazoo City, MS 39194

Receive results. Results will be sent to you and your county Extension office. You can contact your Extension agent for assistance with the sample report and recommendations.

Important Reminders
Cost is $12 per sample.
You may pick up your soil sample containers from your county Extension office.
You are responsible for shipping samples to the soil testing laboratory.

Contact your local Extension office for help with collecting soil samples, understanding crop codes, interpreting soil test reports and general soil fertility questions.

05/26/2026

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“Can I use a sugar substitute in place of regular sugar when making jam or jelly?”

No. Sugar helps with the gel formation in regular jams and jellies. It also reduces moisture for microbial growth. If you prefer a reduced sugar or sugar-free jam or jelly, make sure to use the correct recipe.

If you are planning to can fruits and vegetables this year, don’t just wing it. Planning and preparation are important first steps.

Make sure you have the right equipment and research-tested recipes. Both are essential to a safe product. Remember, home food preservation is a science.

Read the Complete Guide to
Home Canning: https://extension.msstate.edu/publications/the-complete-guide-home-canning

05/22/2026

We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.